Tennessee. Trade & Industrial Education Course Code Web Site I - Foundations. HTML Essentials, Second Edition 2010

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1 Tennessee Trade & Industrial Education Course Code Web Site I - Foundations HTML Essentials, Second Edition 2010 Notation Key SE Student Edition LE Learning Expectation Standard 1.0 Students will identify the infrastructure, servers, and protocols required to access the Internet (includes hardware and software components) The student will: LE 1.1 Identify the infrastructure needed to support an Internet client. SE: 5-7 LE 1.2 Identify hardware and software connection devices and their uses. LE 1.3 Describe the hierarchical nature of the Domain Name System (DNS). SE: A Distinguishes between a client and a server. SE: B Explains the significance of TCP/IP stack software (including the ability to describe Internet addresses). 1.1C Explains the required configuration of the operating system, network connection, Web browser, , and hardware platform (PC, handheld device, WebTV, Internet phone). 1.2A Lists the various types of hardware used to connect to the Internet, such as analog modems, ISDN, DSL/ADSL, cable. SE: 2-7, 40-41

2 1.2B Lists some software protocols used to connect to the Internet, such as Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), and Point-to-Point Protocol Over Ethernet (PPPOE). SE: Explains the common Internet domain names used in the DNS. SE: Standard 2.0 Students will identify the functions and operations of Web and clients. The student will: LE 2.1 Identify and use Web browsers to access the World Wide Web. SE: 6-7, 44 LE 2.2 Describe appropriate and inappropriate uses of in the workplace. LE 2.3 Understand concerns for Web-based and IMAP-based 2.1A Uses common Web browser software features and various clients (e.g., FTP, Telnet, ) within a given context. SE: SE: 2 2.1B Identifies when to use web browser feature, and identify basic. 2.1C Downloads and stores files obtained from web sites. 2.1D Installs and upgrades common plug-ins, add-ons, and viewers (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, Macromedia Flash and Shockwave, RealNetworks, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player, Apple QuickTime). SE: , 200

3 2.1E Identifies the common file name extensions associated with files. SE: 30, A Identifies ways that is used appropriately in the workplace. 2.2B Identifies common issues in the workplace, including: harassment, when to use , message storage. 2.3A Identifies appropriate use of Out-of-Office replies. 2.3B Identifies risks of files attached to messages. 2.3C Identifies spam, and create client-side filters to combat it. 2.3D Distinguishes forwarding from replying. Standard 3.0 Students will describe, use, and troubleshoot common Internet services (e.g., news servers, ftp, P2P, and databases) The student will: LE 3.1 Use the Internet to transfer files. LE 3.2 Use the Internet for person-to-person communications. LE 3.3 Use the Internet for database-like processes.

4 LE 3.4 Troubleshoot connectivity issues. 3.1 Retrieves and places documents using FTP, SCP, SFTP and SSL/TLSenabled FTP. 3.2A Defines Peer-to-Peer (P2P) services, and uses them when appropriate for business. 3.2B Identifies privacy concerns related to network communications (e.g., , Instant Messaging, P2P). 3.3A Defines common relational database concepts, including: table, row, record, column, field, data value, join. SE: B Explains the purpose of SQL in querying databases. SE: A Identifies and troubleshoots situations of no connection, poor rendering, slow connections. 3.4B Identifies and troubleshoots common Internet client problems (e.g., TCP/IP, proxies, caching, image rendering). Standard 4.0 Students will identify Internet security issues. The student will: LE 4.1 Describe the purpose of encryption. SE: LE 4.2 Understand client security issues. SE:

5 LE 4.3 Understand enterprise-level security issues. 4.1A Defines the three major types of encryption. SE: B Distinguishes among symmetric, asymmetric and hash encryption. 4.2A Describes the risks associated with a computer virus. 4.2B Explains how to protect your computer from virus attacks. 4.2C Explains the functions of patches and updates to client software. 4.2D Describes the risks associated with spyware. 4.2E Identifies spam, creates client-side filters, and enables SMTP authentication to help combat it. 4.3A Identifies typical attacks on clients and procedures to counter each attack type. 4.3B Defines authentication principles, e.g. passwords. SE:

6 4.3C Defines the operation of firewalls, e.g., DMZ (including dual-homed and triple-homed firewalls), VLAN. SE: 441 Standard 5.0 Students will demonstrate effective and ethical ways to search for, communicate, and transfer information using Internet technology. The student will: LE 5.1 Use the Internet as a search too LE 5.2 Use as a communication tool. LE 5.3 Use the Internet to transfer files. LE 5.4 Identify ethical issues when communicating with others using Internet-based technology. 5.1A Defines and identifies Boolean operators and their relationship to search engines. 5.1B Conducts searches using operators common to search engines (e.g., quotation marks, minus sign). 5.1C Identifies the importance of keywords. SE: D Conducts keyword searches. 5.2A Configures an appropriate signature and identifies its usefulness in a business setting.

7 5.2B Uses various copying procedures (e.g., CC, BCC). 5.2C Appropriately uses forwarding. 5.2D Appropriately uses replying. 5.2E Identifies the usefulness of an thread, and when it is necessary to forward or not forward an entire thread. 5.2F Creates OUT of Office messages for automatic reply (i.e., autoresponder) services. 5.2G Uses to share files and documents within and across organizations. 5.2H Joins and manages participation in an listserve group. 5.2I Identifies etiquette (e.g., the smiley face, ALL CAPS type). 5.2J Identifies the business functions and features of common Internetbased communication services, including: , mailing list, instant messaging, newsgroups, fax. 5.3A Uses MIME encoding to transfer documents and graphic files. SE: B Uses compression software and techniques (e.g., Zip/WinZip, Gzip, Bzip2, RAR) to transfer documents and graphic files.

8 5.3C Identifies the business functions and features of common Internetbased transfer services, including: FTP, certificate, directory, catalog, mirrored servers. 5.4A Identifies appropriate use of employer computer resources. 5.4B Contrasts personal privacy issues versus an employer s right to regulate its computer resources. 5.4C Identifies basic copyright issues (e.g., publishing, copying). SE: 82, 185 Standard 6.0 Students will relate project management concepts to the IT profession. The student will: LE 6.1 Describe management issues related to an IT department. 6.1A Applies the components of a project triangle to an IT assignment. 6.1B Conducts a needs analysis for an IT project, including receiving, evaluating and processing input, determining customer needs. 6.1C Uses the concept of Return On Investment (ROI) to justify IT-based expenses in relation to a budget. 6.1D Identifies ways that technical changes affect a business' bottom line. 6.1E Relates IT-based concerns to organizational policies and rules.

9 6.1F Identifies rights and responsibilities of IT workers. 6.1G Analyzes social and practical implications of technical decisions. 6.1H Identifies job roles in the Information Technology (IT) industry, including the responsibilities, tasks and skills they require. Standard 7.0 Students will use basic HTML to handle a web page containing text, including hyperlinks, tables, frames, and forms. The student will: LE 7.1 Display paragraph text using basic HTML on a web page. SE: LE 7.2 Create text hyperlinks using basic HTML on a web page. SE: 36-39, 43-44, 74-77, 86-88, 136, 138, LE 7.3 Create tables using basic HTML on a web page. SE: LE 7.4 Display simple web page elements in frames on a web page. SE: LE 7.5 Process user input using CGI forms. SE: A Contrasts and relates the history of various markup languages, including: Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), and Extensible HTML (XHTML). SE: B Uses HTML tags to format paragraphs and text on a web page. SE: 25-27, C Uses HTML comment tags to document a web page and/or temporarily disable sections of the web page. SE: Creates hyperlinks from text to local files and remote sites. SE: 36-39, 43-44, 74-77, 86-88, , A Designs and formats HTML tables to present information in multiple columns. 7.3B Designs and formats HTML tables to present information in multiple rows. SE: SE:

10 7.3C Designs and formats HTML tables to present information with headings spanning multiple columns. SE: A Defends the benefits of using frames on a web site or page. SE: B Designs and formats a web page using frames to include a static banner, navigation bar, and main document window. 7.4C Identifies the purpose of and use the tags: <frame>, <frameset>, <noframes>, and <iframe>. 7.5 Constructs and tests HTML forms that accept and process user input using CGI. SE: SE: SE: Standard 8.0 Students will use basic HTML to include images and colors on web pages. The student will: LE 8.1 Display images using basic HTML on a web page. SE: 47-50, , LE 8.2 Create image hyperlinks using basic HTML on a web page. SE: LE 8.3 Alter the appearance of images included on a web page. SE: LE 8.4 Customize the color and general appearance of a web page using basic HTML. 8.1A Incorporates graphical images from a local or remote file into HTML pages. 8.1B Contrasts the uses and benefits of various graphic file formats, including: GIF, GIF89a, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP. SE: SE: SE: Creates hyperlinks from images to local files and remote sites. SE: A Resizes a graphical image to a specified width and/or height, in percentage of the page size. 8.3B Resizes a graphical image to a specified width and/or height in points. SE: 50 SE: 50

11 8.4A Identifies ways that color affects the principles of line, value, shape and form in web pages. 8.4B Identifies and demonstrates the impact of color combinations to various audiences and cultures. 8.4C Evaluates web page design and layout with attention to the effective use of space, balance, symmetry, and color. SE: SE: SE: D Adds lines, colors, and tiled background images to HTML pages. SE: 51-52, Standard 9.0 Students will identify essential web site navigation issues, and ensure page/site accessibility. The student will: LE 9.1 Incorporate basic levels of accessibility and sensitivity in created This objective is addressed web pages throughout. See, for example: SE: 48-49, 69, 125, , 159, , 219, 224, 262, 301, 315 LE 9.2 Incorporate various web site design requirements, such as might be specified by a customer or employer. 9.1A Identifies the basic accessibility features expected of web pages, as described by W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), U.S. Government Section 508, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 9.1B Verifies compliance of web pages with government and industry accessibility standards. 9.1C Demonstrates sensitivity to ethnic and cultural issues in page layout and design. SE: SE: SE: 130

12 9.2A Validates web page design according to technical and audience standards, as specified by a customer or employer. 9.2B Verifies web site usability, viewability, and browser compatibility. 9.2C Tests a web site with various browsers. 9.2D Reflects corporate/organizational culture when designing a web page layout (e.g., logo placement and sizing). Standard 10.0 Students will identify technologies for enhancing the user's web experience, including: programming languages, multimedia technologies. The student will: LE 10.1 Identify formatted document file types (other than HTML) that can be displayed with most web browsers. LE 10.2 Identify multimedia file types that can be displayed with most web browsers. LE 10.3 Identify proprietary file types that can be displayed with most web browsers. LE 10.4 Identify programming technologies that can provide custom features with most web browsers. LE 10.5 Identify database technologies applicable to Web sites and other Internet-based services. SE: Compares and contrasts document file types that can be viewed in or printed from most browsers, including PDF, RTF, PostScript, EPS.

13 10.2 Compares and contrasts multimedia file types that can be viewed in most browsers, including MOV, MPEG, MIDI, WAV, and non-streaming media Compares and contrasts proprietary file types that can be viewed with the aid of appropriate plug-ins, including such technologies as Flash, Shockwave, streaming media, and other animation formats. 10.4A Identifies some of the benefits of using JavaScript, e.g., to detect web browser type. SE: B Identifies some of the benefits of using cookies. SE: C Compares popular client-side and server-side programming languages, including: JavaScript (including VBScript and JScript), Java,.Net, C, C++, Visual Basic, C#. 10.4D Defines Common Gateway Interface (CGI) methods, including:.net, JavaServer Pages (JSP), Server-Side JavaScript (SSJS), Active Server Pages (ASP), PHP Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP). 10.5A Identifies the relationship of SQL to Internet-enabled databases, and conduct simple database queries. 10.5B Defines database connectivity technologies, including: Open Database Connectivity (ODBC), Java Database Connectivity (JDBC). 10.5C Demonstrates the ability to connect databases with Web sites and other Internet-based services. SE: 445 SE: SE: D Identifies basic SQL commands for querying remote databases.

14 Standard 11.0 Students will use GUI-based HTML editing software to create and maintain web pages. The student will: LE 11.1 Evaluate a GUI HTML editor. LE 11.2 Create web pages using a GUI HTML editor. LE 11.3 Publish (i.e., upload) web pages and sites to a web server Compares the features of a GUI HTML editor with the W3C Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines. 11.2A Uses font and page appearance options in a GUI HTML editor. 11.2B Creates HTML tables using a GUI HTML editor. 11.2C Views source code and previews Web pages in a browser Uses a suitable file transfer program to upload and maintain files on a web site. Standard 12.0 Students will identify essential issues in planning, developing, and maintaining a Web site, including: project management, testing, and legal issues. The student will: LE 12.1 Plan a simple web site. This objective is addressed throughout. See, for example: SE: 56-57, , , , , ,

15 LE 12.2 Implement a web site development plan. This objective is addressed throughout. See, for example: SE: 56-57, , , , , , LE 12.3 Maintain a web site. SE: , , A Creates a plan for a web site (i.e., a story board or prototype) having at least two levels, and translates it into a site map. This objective is addressed throughout. See, for example: SE: 56-57, , , , , , B Documents a Web site plan. This objective is addressed throughout. See, for example: SE: 56-57, , , , , , C Communicates a Web site plan effectively, both orally and in writing. 12.1D Clarifies technical concepts for a non-technical audience, and uses strategies to retain listener interest. 12.1E Identifies the benefits and drawbacks of running your own Web server versus using a service provider. This objective is addressed throughout. See, for example: SE: 56-57, , , , , , A Creates a web site based on a plan and site map. This objective is addressed throughout. See, for example: SE: 56-57, , , , , ,

16 12.2B Works as a team member to develop pages and sites. this objective is available. See the following: SE: 56-57, , , , , , C Plans and delivers oral presentations of your Web site, during and after site development. 12.2D Identifies fundamentals of project management, including: major stages of a Web design/development project cycle. 12.2E Defines legal issues related to a Web site, including: trade marking, licensing, copyrighting, licensing copyrighted materials, scope of copyright, reach of copyright, copyrighting process, copyright infringement and consequences. 12.2F Identifies situations in which it is necessary to consult with a legal team. 12.2G Creates and signs a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) when necessary. 12.2H Obtains proper permissions from developers when repurposing content (e.g., other developers' code, images, concepts). this objective is available. See the following: SE: 56, 104, 147, 203, 248, 290, 347 SE: 82, 101, A Tests and validates web documents for conformity to a site map. 12.3B Collaborates with technical (e.g., IT) and non-technical (e.g., marketing) members of the organization to ensure sites meet requirements. 12.3C Identifies ways to elicit useful feedback from management and clients.

17 12.3D Manages existing sites (e.g., remove dead links, pages and/or upgrade connectivity when necessary). 12.3E Manages information relevant to a site (e.g., account information, passwords, IP addresses). 12.3F Activates features provided by managed services (e.g., CGI, forms). 12.3G Publishes (i.e., upload) Web pages and sites to a Web server. SE: Standard 13.0 Students will define electronic commerce (ecommerce) and related technologies and concepts necessary to develop a secure, useful interface (i.e., storefront). The student will: LE 13.1 Define ecommerce terms and concepts. LE 13.2 Compare and contrast ecommerce to traditional commerce Defines and gives examples of EDI, business-to-business (B2B), business-to-consumer (B2C), Electronic Funds Transfer, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Open Trading Protocol (OTP), merchant systems, relationship management, customer self-service, Internet marketing, SET (Secure Electronic Transactions). 13.2A Identifies payment models used in e-commerce, including: payment gateways. 13.2B Identifies issues related to working in a global environment, including: different currencies, multi-lingual issues, international shipping, supply chain, legal and regulatory issues.

18 Standard 14.0 Students will demonstrate knowledge of basic data communications components, and demonstrate technical knowledge of the Internet. The student will: LE 14.1 Understand hardware topics related to network connectivity. SE: 2-7 LE 14.2 Understand software topics related to network connectivity. LE 14.3 Define the basic theory used in network communications. 14.1A Identifies basic network topologies (e.g., ring, mesh, Ethernet, Token Ring). 14.1B Identifies the core components of the current Internet infrastructure and how they relate to each other, including: routers, network access points (NAPs), backbone networks, local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN). 14.1C Identifies hardware and software connection devices and their uses, including: cable types (e.g., CAT 5, CAT 6, crossover), network interface card, modem, cable/dsl modem, hub, router, switch, firewall. 14.2A Defines basic data and telephony network concepts, including: convergence, Voice over IP (VoIP). 14.2B Identifies common TCP/IP network parameters, including: IP address (static versus DHCP), subnet mask, default gateway, DNS information. 14.3A Defines the Open Systems Interconnection reference model (OSI/RM) in terms of packet creation. SE: 5-7 SE: 2-3 SE: 1-7

19 14.3B Defines the nature, purpose and operation essentials of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 14.3C Explains the routing process, including: static routing versus dynamic routing, interior versus exterior routing protocols. SE: 2-5 SE: 2-5

20 Standard 15.0 Students will identify common performance issues affecting Internet clients. The student will: LE 15.1 Analyze and diagnose basic software performance issues. LE 15.2 Analyze and diagnose basic hardware performance issues. 15.1A Identifies issues to consider when troubleshooting IP-enabled systems, including: DNS/name resolution, correct default gateway and subnet mask, host file configuration, DHCP versus static IP configuration. 15.1B Identifies when to use various diagnostic tools for troubleshooting and resolving Internet problems, including: ping, winipcfg, ipconfig, route, arp, traceroute, netstat, network analyzers (packet sniffers). 15.1C Distinguishes between client-side and server-side configuration problems when troubleshooting common services (e.g., and Web client connectivity issues). 15.2A Troubleshoots cable and ADSL modem connectivity. 15.2B Identifies maintenance issues for common system elements, including: IRQs, DMA, I/O cards, NICs, motherboards, SCSI, IDE/ATA, serial ATA (including hard drives). 15.2C Distinguishes between client-side and server-side hardware problems when troubleshooting common services. Standard 16.0 Students will manage fundamental elements of modern network-based client operating systems. The student will: LE 16.1 Setup and install a network operating system.

21 LE 16.2 Maintain a network operating system. 16.1A Obtains proper licensing for operating systems and associated applications. 16.1B Explains IP addressing and the concept of uniqueness, including: IP address, subnet mask including the ANDing process), and IP classes. 16.1C Identifies basic IPv6 concepts. 16.1D Explains why a hard drive must be partitioned and formatted. 16.1E Identifies common file systems (e.g., NTFS, FAT, EXT3, Reiserfs). 16.1F Manages basic file and directory permissions. 16.2A Troubleshoots operating system failures on local and remote systems. 16.2B Troubleshoots application failures on local and remote systems. 16.2C Uses common file system management tools, including: convert, scandisk, disk cleanup, disk defragmenter. 16.2D Deletes temporary files manually and by using operating-systemspecific methods.

22 Standard 17.0 Students will demonstrate leadership, citizenship, and teamwork skills required for success in the school, community, and workplace. The student will: LE 17.1 Exhibit positive leadership skill this objective is available. See the following: SE: 56, , , , , 290, 347 LE 17.2 Participate in SkillsUSA as an integral part of classroom instruction. LE 17.3 Assess situations and apply problem-solving and decision-making skills to particular client relations in the community and workplace. LE 17.4 Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional setting Demonstrates character, leadership, and integrity using creative and critical-thinking. 17.2A Applies the points of the creed to personal and professional situations. 17.2B Participates in and conducts meetings and other business according to accepted rules of parliamentary procedure Analyzes situations in the workplace and uses problem-solving techniques to solve the problem. this objective is available. See the following: SE: 56-57, , , , , , this objective is available. See the following: SE: 56-57, , , , , , A Participates in a community service project. SE: 56-57, B Assists with an officer campaign with Tennessee SkillsUSA.

23 Standard 18.0 Students will perform safety examinations and maintain safety records. The student will: LE 18.1 Pass with 100% accuracy a written examination on safety. LE 18.2 Pass with 100% accuracy a performance examination relating specifically to tools and equipment. LE 18.3 Maintain a portfolio record of written safety examinations and equipment examinations for which the student has passed an operational checkout by the instructor Passes with 100% accuracy a written examination on safety Passes with 100% accuracy a performance examination relating specifically to tools and equipment Maintains a portfolio record of written safety examinations and equipment examinations for which the student has passed an operational checkout by the instructor. Standard 19.0 Students will demonstrate working knowledge of social networking and Web 2.0 concepts. The student will: LE 19.1 Define essential social networking and Web 2.0 concepts Identify common elements of a blog (e.g., creating an entry, posting replies, common features of blogging services) Define the concept of a mashup Distinguish between traditional categories and folksonomies.

24 Identify elements of a news feed service (e.g., syndication, RSS-to- services, Feedblitz, Feedburner) A Views blogs and postings B Creates a blog Views sites that are created using mashups Uses news feed services to subscribe to feeds. Standard 20.0 Students will evaluate career opportunities and career paths within the information technology industry. The student will: LE 20.1 Distinguish between individual job roles within the IT industry and the IT profession as a whole. LE 20.2 Identify responsibilities, tasks and skills of a Web site designer. LE 20.3 Distinguish between a Web architect and a Web application developer. LE 20.4 Identify responsibilities, tasks and skills of a Web site analyst. LE 20.5 Identify responsibilities, tasks and skills of a Web site manager.

25 LE 20.6 Identify responsibilities, tasks and skills of a database administrator. LE 20.7 Identify responsibilities, tasks and skills of a server administrator, including: /groupware administrator, Web server administrator. LE 20.8 Identify responsibilities, tasks and skills of a network engineer. LE 20.9 Distinguish between a security manager and a security analyst/consultant. LE Identify responsibilities, tasks and skills of a PC repair technician LE Identify responsibilities, tasks and skills of a help desk technician. LE Identify responsibilities, tasks and skills of a Web marketing professional LE Interpret a common business organization chart, including identifying duties of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) versus a Chief Operations Officer (COO) Distinguishes between individual job roles within the IT industry and the IT profession as a whole Identifies responsibilities, tasks and skills of a Web site designer Distinguishes between a Web architect and a Web application developer.

26 20.4 Identifies responsibilities, tasks and skills of a Web site analyst Identifies responsibilities, tasks and skills of a Web site manager Identifies responsibilities, tasks and skills of a database administrator Identifies responsibilities, tasks and skills of a server administrator, including: /groupware administrator, Web server administrator Identifies responsibilities, tasks and skills of a network engineer Distinguishes between a security manager and a security analyst/consultant Identifies responsibilities, tasks and skills of a PC repair technician Identifies responsibilities, tasks and skills of a help desk technician Identifies responsibilities, tasks and skills of a Web marketing professional Interprets a common business organization chart, including identifying duties of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) versus a Chief Operations Officer (COO).

27 Addressing the Tennessee Standards for Business Technology with EMC Publishing s HTML Essentials, Second Edition HTML Essentials, Second Edition teaches the essential features and capabilities of HTML, including hypertext links, inline images, lists, fonts and colors, multimedia, tables, forms, page designs, and much more. It has chapters that are organized so that the material covered and skills taught follow logically consistent steps that move from basic to intermediate and then to advanced topics. In each chapter, the student develops new skills, which can then be applied to addressing more challenging examples in the next chapter, and so forth, with each chapter representing a higher step upon which the student can stand toward mastery of the subject. Chapter work might take one to two class periods to complete, with review exercises, quizzes, online research, and independent projects requiring additional time. Examples, exercises, and projects can be done in class, in a computer lab, or at home. Students can break off at any time, save their work, and then later pick up where they left off, in the same or another place. Orientation & Program Design Each chapter contains the following elements: Downloadable Example Files available to the student or instructor for use in completing the included case examples, review exercises, and end-of-chapter projects. Internet Resource Center provides example files in two formats: Windows and Macintosh OS X/Linux/UNIX as well as additional student resources and instructional support. Trouble Spot highlights points at which problems might occur and provide relevant advice and solutions. Real-World Case Examples and Scenarios used in each chapter to demonstrate topics, features, and methods. Differentiation of Action and Content Material makes it easy for students to differentiate between material included for understanding and material that should be acted upon. The in-context code examples enable the student to see and complete the tasks quickly and easily. Notes, Tips, and Margin Hints these features highlight additional information the student might find useful or helpful in comprehending information or completing examples. Chapter Summary summarizes the topics that should be comprehended and the skills that should be gained in each chapter. Review Exercises can be completed by students who finish the chapter work early or can be assigned during lab time or for work at home. Relevant Research HTML Essentials, Second Edition is based on the official specifications and standards for HTML and CSS, as established by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), the organization in charge of setting standards for the World Wide Web. Except where clearly noted in the book, all of the HTML examples presented conform to the W3C s HTML 4.01 specification, which is the official HTML standard at the time of this edition s publication. Students can work on any platform; example files available for download in Windows, Macintosh, and Linux/Unix formats. Real-world case examples, hands-on tutorials, quizzes, projects, and abundant review exercises are available to promote rapid learning and skill development. Assessment Components In Chapter Resources Online Quizzes available online at the Internet Resource Center to check comprehension and retention of key topics and information. Students receive immediate feedback, highlighting areas in which further study or review might be helpful. Web-Based Learning Activities students can access online resources for each chapter to further explore and research relevant topics, issues, and techniques. Results from online research can be used to create reviews, reports, or presentations. Projects presenting real-world Web publishing jobs that students can work on independently or the instructor can assign to provide additional practical experience in applying the skills and knowledge gained in each chapter.